Plans to Add to King Power Stadium Approved

KSS Architects’ plan to increase the capacity of the famous King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, officially received the green light in September, according to a report from the London Build Expo. The firm’s plan includes an additional 8,000 seats (increasing the capacity of the stadium to 40,000) and the addition of a 20-story residential tower. The new residential tower will include 234 apartments, a 220-room hotel, a 6,000-seat event space, a multi-story parking garage and retail space. The Leicester Council voted unanimously to support the planning officer’s recommendation that the hybrid application be approved. The planning officer’s report stated that approval of the scheme would give Leicester City Football Club the opportunity to “remain competitive” and “allow for increased capacity for concerts and non-sporting events, raise the city’s profile in hosting such events and contribute to the economy and cultural offerings.”